Major Gifts Officer - West Region
Company: Wounded Warrior Project
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: April 23, 2024
Job Description:
Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the
things people look for in a job.But if you're the kind of person
who also cares about making an impact and serving our nation's
wounded warriors and their families, then you're exactly the kind
of person we're looking for. When you join Wounded Warrior Project,
you're committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to
you too - helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to
serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.At Wounded
Warrior Project we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished
without our talented teammates, which is why we're proud to offer
benefits such as:
- A flexible hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days' work
from home)
- Full medical, dental and vision coverage for both teammates AND
family members
- Competitive pay and performance incentives
- A fun, mission focused and collaborative team environmentA
mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you're ready to
get started, we're ready for you.The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP)
Major Gifts Specialist is a member of WWP's fundraising team. The
Major Gifts Specialist stewards a portfolio of major gift donors
and new prospects. The Major Gifts Specialist identifies,
cultivates, and solicits high net worth individuals through ongoing
personal contact with strong emphasis on in-person meetings and
cultivation events. The Major Gifts Specialist shares in the
financial goal of the Major Gifts team and is responsible for
generating revenue from different revenue channels such as cash,
gifts of stock, and deferred gifts.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive the growth of a portfolio of major and prospective
donors.
- Articulate effectively, verbally and in writing, WWP's history,
mission, vision, and programs to potential funding sources.
- Ensure portfolio is properly balanced for effective moves
management.
- Track communications within Salesforce CRM to ensure
prioritizing individual passions through relationship based
fundraising strategies.
- Represent WWP and speak to community audiences, organizations,
and donors.
- Travel to meet with existing and prospective donors in support
of program objectives.
- Establish effective working relationships and work
collaboratively with WWP teammates across the organization, e.g.,
Communications, Marketing, Programs, and other Resource Development
teams, working cross channels to garner new donors.
- Provide monthly and quarterly revenue projections and
forecasting for the portfolio.
- Develop appropriate cultivation strategies.
- Move potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion
toward solicitation and closure.
- Develop highly personalized donor communications including
proposals, stewardship reports, and general program updates.
- Utilize wealth screening information, other research, and
networks of existing donors to identify prospective major
donors.
- Other related duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Strong business acumen with the ability to monitor, compile,
and analyze data to guide decision making.
- Strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to develop
and maintain professional relationships and build successful and
effective relationships.
- Ability to communicate technical information and requirements
to teammates and leadership.
- Strong organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated
ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and meet
deadlines. Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize,
delegate, and ensure that deadlines are met.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and
tact.
- Demonstrated understanding of Wounded Warrior Project and its
mission, values, programs, and services, and the impact of these
programs and services on wounded warriors and their families.
- Demonstrated understanding of military service organizations
(MSOs) and veteran service organizations (VSOs).
- High energy level. Self-starter; willing to take
initiative.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency using Microsoft Office, e.g.,
Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
- Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and
business ethics and conduct.
- Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work
with.EXPERIENCERequirements
- Three years of fundraising or sales experience.
- Three years of demonstrated achievement identifying,
cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors.
- Two years of experience working with Salesforce or similar CRM
database.Preferences
- Three years of experience working in non-profit
organization.EDUCATIONRequirements
- Bachelor's degree. Equivalent combination of education,
experience, training, or certification may be considered in lieu of
degree.CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURERequirements
- Valid state-issued driver's license.WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL
DEMANDS
- General office environment; temperature controlled.
- May require participation in events under varying weather
conditions.
- Up to 75% travel.
- May require lifting/carrying items up to 50 pounds.We recognize
the success of our mission depends on the efforts of our
passionate, hard-working teammates. To help teammates remain
focused on the warriors and families we serve, WWP offers a
comprehensive benefits package that includes; Medical/Prescription
drug, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short-term Disability,
Long-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program. WWP also
offers a 401(k)-retirement plan, a competitive PTO package, Sick
Leave, Family Care Leave, Paid Holidays, Birthday Holiday,
Education Assistance, and Bereavement Leave. For Tacoma, Washington
and Sacramento, California Applicants: The estimated hiring range
for this position is between $86,553 - $108,192 annual base
salary,subject to a candidate's combination of experience,
qualifications, and credentials. This position may also be eligible
for an annual performance incentive.*ca-sb#LI-HYBRIDWounded Warrior
Project is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing
equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race,
color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual
orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, veteran or military
status, disability, genetic information, or any other
characteristic protected by law.Please note:Wounded Warrior Project
is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from
search firms without a written search agreement in place. All
resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wounded
Warrior Project via email, the Internet or directly to hiring
managers at Wounded Warrior Project in any form without a valid
written search agreement in place will be deemed the sole property
of Wounded Warrior Project, and no fee will be paid in the event
the candidate is hired by Wounded Warrior Project as a result of
the referral or through other means."
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